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Edenfield Advertise7* J. Ii. MI MS, - - - EDITOR INFORMATION? Subscription Pri*^-?a~ fc to any address for one yWT *;.'* " 0 tor Mx monto.;, 75c; ta ti IB, 50c, Payable in advance. ?tat 68 for A liver i isi ?^-une inch first insertion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion, 50c.. Want A o ""ices, one cent per word, each fi?sertfors Other local .lotices, ten cei.ts per liz : for first m -.?rtion; Ave cents per tine for each ?absequent insertion. Obituaries and Tributes of Respect, Notices of Thanks, and all personal notices of a political nature, are charged for as regular ad vertisements. Liberal contracts made for three, six, and twelve months Write for terms. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14,1904. An election bas been ordered by Governor Heyward for January tbe 3rd to vote upon the formation of Calhoun county. Ir. this new county movement is to be defeated something must;be done at once. A mass meeting is to be beJd in the court bouse on Monday after . noon to consider the? matter. -A large attendance is desired. The state farms") have this y*ar shared in the prosperity that is in evidence at e-very hand. Super intendant Griffith will report a net profit thisjear of $30,000. It will be interesting, however, to know bow much of this amount exista in'cold cash and will find its way into'the state treasuiy to add its mite toward the reduction of the taxes of the farmers who have to grow cotton in competi tion with the state. Heretofore it has been alleged that more of the annual profit wasiu the shape of sore back mules and worn out farming implements than . u dol lars and cents. Be that as it may let us be thankful for this }f<ar of plenty. Edgefield has had her first ex perience with carnivals and God forbid (we say it reverently) that another should ever be allowed to enter the portals of our town. We shall not criticise the one that ''spieled" and- "barked" in our midst last week, foi? be it said to the credit of its management, it was conducted upon a much higher plane than are most of its competitors. While there may be iio immoral shows in such aggre gations of attractions, so demoral izing are carnivals to the entire community that we say with all of the emphasis that we can com mand, to Georgia or. some where_ el ss ?with ,au of them, "together witrrtheir kith]..and kin. Farm labor and domestic servants for miles.around are dreadfully de moralized and business is almost totally paralized by them. Why, | the loafers are disturbed from walkiof their regular beats and the'young and the old alike lose their^head?. In fact, a one-horse carnival can turn a four-horse town''upside down and inside out in less than twenty-four hours. - Hon. .Geo. Bell Timmermau, solicitor-elect from this judicial circuit, in response to a request from the editor of the News and Courier forgan expression of ? is views upon the better enforce ment of law and the punishment of criminals, writes a very strong letter to that journal eetting forth . or suggestiDg three changes which if enacted would contribute large ly toward the suppression of crime. First : No man should be al lowed to act as juror in the irial of a case who has himself bten. tried for the same or a similar of fense. Second: When a person has been convicted of manslaugh ter or any other crime of equal or greater gravity and an appeal has been made, bail should not be granted pending the appeal. Third: lu the selection of a jury reduce the number of peremptory challenges which would make it more difficult to choose by design "dishonest jurors. All .of these points are well taken, showing that ?Mr. Timmerman is thoroughly conversant with the situation and that, withal, he will discharge very ably the duties of solicitor, upon which he will enter at an early day. An Untimely Suggestion. - There are thousands of citizens over the state who will resent the thrust made upon thu South Caro lina Military Academy by State Superintendent of Education . Martin in his annual report to the legislature, which has just been given to the state printer. His suggestion to the effect that this institution, which is deeply rooted and grounded in the affections of the people of the state, and whicb is the pride of South Carolina and the envy of many southern states, be removed to Columbia and be come an adjunct or part of th? South Carolina College was never more untimely. For political rea sons a fight was made upon the Citadel a decade ago, and now that oil bai been poured upon the troubled wateis and the prejudice that tv?s engendered against this institution has dissipated, it is the height of folly, to say the least of it, for a state officer to begin an agitation which, should the sug gestion be carried into effect, would result in heavy loss to the state and ultimately in the aboli tion of a Behool which is the peer of any in tho south, being second only to West Point. The very impracticability of the suggestion makes it unworthy of even passing notice. By its re moval the state - would sacrifice property worth many, many thou sands of dollars, and, to offset this loss, what good under heaven would be accomplished by the re moval. We are constrained to be lieve that Mr. Marlin either did not give the matter due considera tion or made the suggestion for political purposes. NO CLUE YET FOUND AS TO WHO COMMITTED THE SHOCKING TRAGEDY AT TRENTON. The murder of Mr. and Mrs. B. ?. Hughes and their, two daugh ters and the subsequent burning of the '.ouse upon their dead bod ies on Wednesday night last has been heralded far and near, and it is generally conceded that a deed more foul, more unspeakably horrible, has never been commit ted, iu .eea thiB utter extermina tion of the entire family, so in genien nly pl au ned as to conceal every clue and so diabolical lu its execution as to shock the nerves and sensibilities of stroug men, not tomentiou delicate wo men bas no parallel in the annals of crime. No trace as to whowaB the demon or demons in human ? form, or their motives for commit ting so foul a deed, eau be found. Today, one week a' tei its perpetra tion, after the investigaiiou by ihe coroner's jury, the mye:ery is etill impenetrable. The verdict of .he jury of inquest," which was rendered on Moud ay 'asthattbe deceased persons o . to their death at the bands unknown parties. Speculation is rife. Wild theories have benn advanced, but not one straw, not a scintillation of circumstances or fact, can be adduced that sufficiently corrobo rates any one of the theories or hypotheses as to make it convin cing, conclusive. Like a great many other things that the human eve cannot discern, or the human mind fathom, the real facts will probably never be known. So highly esteemed and so uni versally beloved were the father, 1 mother, and daughters,, by their neighbors and large circle of friendp that the demise of any one of them would have cast a gloom over the community, how great then must be the pall occa sioned by the sudden and tragic .rWt-K *J-n_- -- BugheB were descended from two of Edgefield's oldest, most cultur ed and most aristocratic families, the former being the son - of the late Mr. Alfred Hughes ?nd the latter the daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Miller, and the two bright and beautiful daugh tors, MisseB Emmie and Hattie, ?god 18 and 15 years, were greatly beloved wherever they were known. This happy borne circle, ideal in the devotion, tenderness, thoughtfulness, and kindness of each member toward the others, is broken on earth to be reunited in eternity. .The mortal remains were laid to rest, amid the tears of many sorrowing friends and loved ones, in the Ebenezer cemetery on Thursday afternoon last, the fuuer a] being conducted by Rev. T. P. Burgess, the pastor of the deceased Another Volley From Plum Branch Into the Camp of the New Countyites. DEAR ADVEETISER : I fully in tended to give the new county business a short respite, but the McCormick Messenger of the 1st came ont in such sharp criticism, hence this communication. He brings us to taw in two or three instances. First, that Don is in spired by some one at Edgefield Court House. I will simply say to him for the sake of decency and common tense, not to measure my grain by his measure. I have de liberated and considered every thing that is worthy of considera tion aud am thoroughly convinced that I am on the safe tide. Now that my convictions aro just like the lamented and martyred Gon zales, I will stand to and fight for those convictions, even unto deatb. Furthermore, I am nota tool for nayman or clique or set of meo . I started out in this fight on my own hook; in the meantime I am willing and will appreciate any advice thai may be given on my side of the question. In answer to criticism no. two; I adnwt that Troy is in Greenwood county, and 1 I was as well informed on that point as the Messenger. It was ' just an error which anyone writing in haste would be liable to make. As to criticism no. three; as to those who should vote and injus tice have the right to vote. I know that the 14th and loth ameud- 1 mente are constitutiouai, yet in 1 the opinion of a majority of the Southern people the law is unjust. I still hold to what I said in my former opinion, notwithstanding the constitution. However, I irili , drop that part of th * subject, and try to present something that will enhance the value of our lands. The new county advocate has n ? little soug about eubaucing your lands. All you want to double the value of your lands ?B to vote for the new county. With McCormick the capital, your fortuno i* assur ed. Now that is all bosh, like the 40 acres of laud and a mule. Dear reader, if you will have your land* enhanctd, let us get up a.iailroad scheme. Just taae au inventory of all the lands within two miles of the road leading from Plum Brauch to Edgefield C. H. Say subscribe one third of the value of those lands to build a railroad and I will venture the assertion that it will enhance the value double. Let old Edgefield get a move on her and theBruosou and Rehohoth and next Plum Branob neighborhood, and when we will have subscribed all that we can stand, solicit capital from a dirr tance. When capitalists see that we mean business what we lack they will subscribe. Nothing like au effort. If you wautor wish to accomplish anything, you must make an effort, and th-n it' you need help, some oue will be ready and willing tb help you. In conclusion, as an instance of how court houses and county sites can enhance and build up the country, just step across the river, and take a look at Lincoln ton and ApJing Court Houses in Georgia, two of the bes* counties iu the State of Georgia. Just give those two couuties railroads, and you would have a boom right. In driving over the road a few days ago, -between Edgefield Court House and Plum Branch, I was convinced of the fact that I did not know any scope of country that needed a railroad moro and none that was as susceptible of development. Commencing at Beaver Dam creek- on to Stevens creek near our home, I made spe cial note of the timber .that has been destroyed in the last few years and is still being destroyed, and all for lack of transportation. Come let us wake up to a realiza tion of our interest and not let auy more opportunities escape our grasp. Don't harp any more about a new oouuly, but take slep3 in-the-right direction, and all will be well. DON CARIVERHDLD. An Emergency Medicine. Fur Fpraiup, bruise?, burns, scalds and similar injuries, thur* is nothing so good aa Chamber lain's Puhi Balm. It soothes the wound sud not Only gives instant relief from pain, hut causes th> parts to hf ai in about one third the time required by the usual treatment, fculd by All Druggists. A Certain Cure for Croup. Wnen a child shows symptom? of croup th^re is no time to experi ment with new remedies, no mat ter how highly they may be reco mended. There is one preparation that can always be depended upon. It has been in uso for many years and has never beeu known to fail, viz: Chamberlain's Cough Reme dy. Mr. M. F. Compton of Market, Texas, 6ays of it, '*I have need Chambc rlain'e Cough Rempdy in severe casos of croup with my children, and c ^ truthfully say it always giver prompt relief", por sale by All Druggist. New .Mackerel-tbe J arge_fftl kind at THE PENN DRUG STORE, Experience ii farmiaE las tapes! labor that I It is ooo solution o: ?ff-\VE ARE NOW OFFER Compiefe Sto of every ferula, molal ?30-W?ARE SOLE AGEN ITY FOU-, Armour's ??"MADE OF BLOOD, E MADE FROM AN: WE CAN ALSO Sl?LL "i TON SEED MEAL AS THE BASIS ^-FERTILIZERS FOR GR. JJflTWE WILL HAVE ON 1 OF COTTON SEED MEAL. Haul Fertilizers while the i |3?-Callon Mr. A. E. PA DC Farmers Bank, or Mr. R. C. PADG? or at your cotton wagon. BS-ALSO A L4RGE LOT ( LOWEST MARKET PRICE. The Edgefield Me NEXT V* CARNIV^ New York R WE soent a week in New Yorli of manufacturers to find t#he latest Come, see our goods, get our prices we .succeeded iu buying first-class figures. Our stock of clothing is well s< suit all. We guarantee the quality NEW FALL DRESS GOODS, of the new trimmings. Large stock of dependable elm Pry our shoes and you will be eatisi HATS: We have all of the la very low prices. We are headquarters for under We will not be undersold. Wi quantities from headquarters and t save you money. fiP&"*Let us show vou and we \ " J. } C. A. GR1F! FIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDEN The Companies represente ress in Edgefield Countv lor o AGGREGATE i ?2OO.0 WE will appreciate your ness prompt and personal ?tte ?d----?wi ?i?in?nn-a--? Startling Evidence. Fresh testimony in great quan tity is constantly coming, declar ing Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds to be unequalled. A recent ex pression from T. J. McFarland Beutorville, Va.. serves an exam ple. He writes: "I had Bronchitis for three years and doctored all the time without beicg benefited. Then 1 began taking Dr. King's New Discovery, and a few bottles wholly cured me." Equally effect ive in curing aJl Lung and Throat troubles, Consumption, Pueuroo-i nia and Grip. Guaranteed by The ' Penn Drug Store. Trial bottles free, regular sizes 50c, and $1.00. Worst of all Experiences. Can auythiug be worse than to feel that every minute will be your last? Such was the experi ence of Mrs. S. H. New8r?D, Deca tur, Ala. "For three years" she writes, "I endured insufferable pain from indigestion,* stomach and bowel trouble. Death seemed inevitable when doctors aud all remedies failed. At length I wat induced to try Electric Bitters and the resulfc was miraculous. I improved at once and now Fm completely recovered. For 'Liver, Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troub les Electric Bitiers is the only medicine. Only 50c. It's guaran teed by The Penn Drug Store. Grip Quickly Knocked Out. Some weeks during the severe winter weather both my wife and myself contracted severe colds which speedy developed iuto the worst kind of la grippe with all ita miserable symptoms," says Mr. J. S. Egleston of Maple Landing; Iowa. "Knees and joints aching | mur.cles sore, head stooped up, vyt)* and nose running, with alternate spells of chills and fever. We be gan using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, aiding the same with a, doBO of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet?, and by ita liberal use soon completely knocked out the grip'" Thete Tab lets promote a healthy action of the bowels, liver aud kidney* which is al way s beneficial when the6yatetn in congaed by a cold or attack of t1 ,j ip For sala by A ll Druggists. Just received a car load of "Old Hickory" and "Blue Grass" wagous AU? two car loads of "Kock Hill" and "Hackuey" buggies. We want to sell you. RAMSEY & JONES !INS?B.ANCEA?"W? When placing your insur-| ance give me a call. lrep-i resent a very strong line of I ?FIRE - - - Insurance Companies; also Agent for the New York Insurance Co. I will appre preciate a stare of your bus iness. 1 can be found atxny _J--ww-orace-iiO. 2--over"M?nk - Edgefield. James T. MIMS _ taught Hat fertilizer is tor le farro cai lire, f Ile lalor scarcity. ING FOR SiVLE-, ck of Guanos stired for soitlen tract TS AT EDO EFI ELD und VICIN Fer?i lizers ?ONE and TANKAG'E..^ [MAL AMMONIA. RUU FERTIL'ZERS WITH COT ; OP AMMONIA. ?VIN A SPECIALTY. ri AND AT ALL TIMP;S A STOCK roads are cood. JETT for prices and terms at The ?TT, who will he found at our office, )F SEED OATS FOR SALE, AT rcantile Company. ?EEK IS LL WEEK rHE=^~ ,acket Store. : ransacking the wholesale houses io s'yle and the best in quality, and you will be conviuced that metchandise at very reasonable ?lected and is marked at prices to r to be the bent oblaiable. SHIRT WAIST GOODS and all is for Ladies, Men and Children, ?ed that none better can be bad. test shapes and colors of hals at 1 wear. Come and let us show you. | 9 bougot early, bought in large .he New York Racket Store can viii sell you. N. PEAK. : RN & CO., T INSURANCE. :d by us have been doing busi ver twenty-five years. ISSETS OVER OO.OOO. patronage and give yourbusi ntion, The overcoat is in Winter the outward sign of a man's character and financial con dition. We have a line here that won't belie or belittle yours. The make and appearance are the best. $10.00 to $25.00. gp , Augusta, Ga. BIG CUT ON SKIRTS io% CASH DISCOUNT ON TAILOR MADE SKIRTS THIS WEEK. Just receiced ono case Ladies and Misses Mein tosh es. Latest patterns. Just received one case Carharts Overalls. Some bargains in all lines this week. Twenty-five capps Walk Over Shoes for Men and Bo\s School Shoes and Ladi'-s Shoes. Yours for business, JAS. E. HART et vour Laundry tn Tuesdays . - J . OVERCOATS AM. CLOTHING The McC reaiT> Style of mens, youths ari?Wboys cloth ing and overcoats has no superior. Suits for M en: $8.00, $10. 00, $12.00, $15.00 and up. Suits for Boys : $2.50, $3. -"V$-3-?rO-?md._up Suits for Youths: $5.00, $S.oo, $10.00 and up. Hawe's $3.00 guaranteed Hats "The Hats of latest vogue" -FOR "Every face, figure and fancy." 720 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA, GA. Christmas Presents. --a-warn --lima If you are puzzled over the selection of presents to gladden thu hearts of your loved ones and friends at the Christmas season come to our store and let us help you. See Our IBoa^'O.tif xxl Suspenders, Bows, Driving Gloves, Scarfs, Dress Gloves, Puffs, Linen Handkerchief s. Umbrellas Silk Handkerchiefs, Collar and Cuffs, Hats, Suits, Overcoats, Rain Coats. Christmas assortment of neckwear just received. j" Let us show you our LYNCHBURG COMBINA TION PLO WS which have an additional wing for ter racing. EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE CO THE FARMERS BANK OF EDGEFIELDJ3. c.. STATE AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY f?j THE LARGEST AND STRONGEST BANK IN EDGE F N Paid up Capital. f 58,000,00 Surplus and Undivided .Profits. 22,00>/)') . Liability of Stockholders. 58,00j.uJ j|| Protection to Depositors .$138,00^.00 PK We invite attention of those desiring a safe depository for their money to the auvva acts. INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS BY SPECIAL CONTRACT. Uilsrpr.jv ?sion of its charter this bank is authorized to act as trustee, guardian dmiuistrator and executor, and to acceptaod e xecute trust? generally. A. E. PADGETT, President r. H RAIN: FORO, Vice-Pre J. L. CAUGHMAN, Cashier. W. H. HAULING, Asst.-Ca?hie For Fire and Life ^GO TO SEE; FAUGHMAPI & HARLLNCI .BEFORE INSURING ELSEWHERE. We represent the best Old Line Companies. ^AUGHMAN o , .ARLING -GENTS. I^AUGHMAN c? r!ARL1NG AGENTS. Clothing Store Big ?ale On Shoes, Clothing, Underwear. Call and see us we will appreciate it. 'W. A.. HART db OO. Next Door to Post Office. k'Ihe Leading Insurance Company of America" CAPITAL and SURPLUS OVER IO.OOO.OOO.OO No Fire Insurance Company in the United States has ns much CASH Capital or Capital and Surplus Combined. JgiPLovvest rates. ?. J. MORRIS, AGENT. . 3>?eS2v Store, -T^&W 8tock: I have opened up a first-class stock of Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions and Groceries in ?ne of the stores just across ;he street from the Edgefield Oil Mill and I invite the Edgefield public to call and inspect my goods, and get my' trices. Get the prices of others then call at my store and ,'ou will buy from us-ours will be the lowest. Try us on your family groceries and other household ?ecessities. We can save you money. Yours to serve, gs ^Winter Specialties Celebrated "JANE HOPKIN'S CHILDRENS CLOTHING, ELK BRAND HATS. HAMILTON & BROWN SCHOOL SHOES. LADIES AND MEN'S DRESS SHOES. LADIES WALKING SKIRTS. |jTWo guarantee satisfaction iu the above goods. Prom Head to Foot. Our immense line of Clothing, lints, Furnishings and Shoes is complete, and to lovers of stylish dressing, our stock is most attractive in Style, Quality And Price. OUR LADIES DEPARTMENT, cousisting of Ladies Suits, Odd Skirts, Shirt Waists, Rpady-*o-\T?-ar Hats Etc., are attracting much attention from th? ladies. We waut alt the ladies of old Edgefield to call ai d see the Beauty, ?l?gance and Style of our Ladies' Wear. -iSHOE DEPARTMENT^ We h?v-' added to our. regular line a special Hue fine Shoes, ranging in price from $3.50 to $6.00. Let us show you through this department. BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. J. Willie Levy, jyjLilliiaex-y. git Cost. 1 am now offering all WINTER MILLINERY AT rOST and invite the ladies to call and see what real bar gains I am offering in these goods. I inust make room for my large Spring Stock. MISS fl AR Y BUFORD fgyCall to see me at Mr. C. E. May's Store,